Past Articles

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USA Wrestling Weekly’s June 29, 2012 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/28/2012 Content includes Olympic training camps, Ben Provisor's famous dad, Dan Gable in FILA Hall of Fame, U.S. Olympic coaches named, Olympian fundraising and more. [Article]
Junior Duals: Middleweights power Illinois to Greco title Jason Bryant USA Wrestling 06/28/2012 With five straight victories between 145-182, Illinois topped Michigan Blue for the Junior Duals Greco-Roman title on Thursday. [Article]
Ali Bernard named as nominee to U.S. Olympic Team in women’s freestyle wrestling at 72 kg/158.5 lbs. Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/28/2012 Bernard, a 2011 World bronze medalist and member of 2008 Olympic Team, is USA Wrestling's nominee for the 2012 Olympic Team at 72 kg. [Article]
U.S. athlete Lee accepts sanction for doping violation Annie Skinner USADA 06/28/2012 [Article]
Fundraiser to support Willie Gadson’s cancer fight set for Waterloo, Iowa, June 30 various sources 06/28/2012 Help former Iowa State star and Waterloo East coach Willie Gadson as he battles cancer by attending fundraiser at the Isle Casino Hotel Ballroom. [Article]
Men and women U.S. Olympians in action at Canada Cup in Guelph, Canada, June 30 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/28/2012 Five men and women U.S. Olympians, including Jared Frayer (pictured) will compete at Canada Cup in Guelph, Ontario on June 30. [Article]
Chandler, Johnson, Lewis named along with the U.S. National Coaches as U.S. Olympic Greco-Roman coaches Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/28/2012 Dan Chandler, James Johnson and Shon Lewis join National Coaches Steve Fraser and Momir Petkovic as Olympic coaches in Greco-Roman for the London Games. [Article]
Keneley, Robison and Robb win Kids Triple Crowns after freestyle titles at ASICS Kids Nationals in Utah Brian E. Preece Special to TheMat.com 06/28/2012 Lance Keneley (NV), Theorius Robison (CO) and Peyton Robb (MN) won Kids Triple Crowns, claiming national titles in all three styles this year. [Article]
K.C. Rock hired as new Embry-Riddle head coach ERAU Sports Information 06/27/2012 [Article]
Olympian Elena Pirozhkova Barbeque fundraiser at Rampart HS in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 1 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/27/2012 Support Olympian Elena Pirozkhova at a fundraising barbeque on July 1 in Colorado Springs. A church service featuring Bill Zadick is held prior to the barbeque. [Article]
Ryan Morningstar named assistant coach at Iowa University of Iowa 06/27/2012 [Article]
Dan Severn and Ellis Coleman to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Dan Gable Museum 06/27/2012 The show can be heard live on the Internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Central on AM 1650. [Article]
Hometown fundraiser for Olympian Coleman Scott set for Waynesburg, Pa., June 29-30 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/27/2012 Waynesburg citizens will celebrate Scott's Olympic journey and help him fundraise with two days of community activities, June 29-30. [Article]
Responsible Sports: Helping kids deal with game time mistakes Responsible Sports 06/27/2012 Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova and Tina Syer of Positive Coaching Alliance explain how to help kids who make mistakes in competition. [Article]
Manning, Rosselli, Smith named along with the U.S. National Coaches as U.S. Olympic freestyle coaches Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/27/2012 Mark Manning, Lou Rosselli and John Smith will join National Freestyle Coach Zeke Jones as Olympic coaches in men's freestyle in London. [Article]
UPDATE: Five still alive for Kids Triple Crown with Greco wins at Kids FS/GR Nationals in Utah Brian E. Preece Special to TheMat.com 06/27/2012 Still eligible are Lance Keneley (NV), Patrick Samson (CA), Theorius Robison (CO), Peyton Robb (MN) and Owen Webster (MN). Freestyle is Wednesday. [Article]
Wilson named along with the U.S. National Coaches as U.S. Olympic women’s freestyle coaches Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/26/2012 Keith Wilson (pictured) will work with National Coaches Terry Steiner and Izzy Izboinikov coaching our Olympic women's team. [Article]
TDR this week: Clayton, Peters, Smith, Roberts, Gilles, Lester Takedown Radio 06/26/2012 [Article]
Clarissa Chun named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for June 19-25 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 06/26/2012 Chun, a past World champion and two-time Olympian, has looked strong during the training in Colorado Springs. [Article]
Ferrum College in Virginia restarts varsity wrestling program Ferrum Communications 06/26/2012 Ferrum College, a Division III school in Southwest Virginia, will be restarting its wrestling program. [Article]